Spartanburg Community College Apprenticeship Program
Paid Training for Students & Skilled Workforce Development for Employers in Upstate, South Carolina.
Spartanburg Community College in Upstate South Carolina offers flexible, industry-aligned Apprenticeship Programs that connect students with hands-on training and employers with dedicated, growing talent. Whether you’re a student looking to jump-start your career or an employer ready to build a reliable pipeline of skilled workers, SCC’s apprenticeship offerings provide real-world impact and long-term value.
We proudly support both Registered and Unregistered Apprenticeships, giving our partners and students the flexibility to choose the model that works best for their goals.
Employers: Build Your Workforce from the Ground Up
SCC partners with employers in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties to build custom manufacturing, healthcare, and technology apprenticeship programs that align with your workforce needs. Our apprentices are enrolled in SCC programs and receive technical education while working and earning on the job.
Why Partner with SCC Apprenticeships?
Designed around your specific needs — job roles, training standards, and scheduling
Choose between Registered Apprenticeships (RA) with national recognition or Unregistered Apprenticeships tailored for local needs
There is no fee to partner with SCC’s Apprenticeship Program
Our team provides guidance from program setup to apprentice success tracking
SCC can help identify and support the use of available workforce training grants (e.g., Y&SB)
Industries we Serve
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Business, Computer & Engineering Technologies
- Education
- Health Sciences
- Horticulture
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Transportation & Applied Technologies
Students: Earn While You Learn
Through an SCC Apprenticeship in South Carolina, students get the best of both worlds: a paycheck and a pathway to a degree or credential. Apprenticeship participants attend SCC part-time while working in a paid, hands-on position directly related to their program of study.
Why Become an Apprentice?
- Get Paid to Learn: Apprentices earn wages while gaining industry experience
- Graduate with Less Debt: Many apprenticeships come with grant funding or tuition assistance
- Build Skills & a Resume: Real-world training gives you a competitive edge in your field
- Create Career Connections: Many apprentices are hired full-time by their host employer upon program completion
Apprenticeship programs are available in a wide range of SCC majors. Whether you're pursuing a career in healthcare, manufacturing, or IT — there's a pathway for you.
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Registered v.s. Non-Registered Apprenticeships
Registered Apprenticeships
SCC works in partnership with Apprenticeship Carolina to support the development of fully registered apprenticeship programs. These programs are:
- Recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor
- Include structured standards, wage progression, and national certification
- Ideal for employers seeking formalized, long-term training pipelines
- Supported by the statewide Apprenticeship Carolina team
Unregistered Apprenticeships
- Offer more flexibility for local needs and timelines
- Designed collaboratively with SCC and employers
- Ideal for smaller businesses or specialized roles
Whether you’re seeking a nationally recognized credential or a flexible local training solution, SCC has an apprenticeship program to match your needs. Our team will help you determine which model works best for you, based on your goals and timeline.
How the Program Works
- Employer identifies roles they want to fill with apprentices
- SCC helps design a customized apprenticeship plan
- Students apply for open positions and are selected by the employer
- Apprentices begin working part-time while enrolled in related SCC courses
- Progress is tracked, and support is provided throughout the experience
SCC Contact Information
Contact SCC’s Apprenticeship Program today to start your journey as a student apprentice or to develop a skilled workforce for your business.
Director of Apprenticeships
Spartanburg Community College
apprenticeships@sccsc.edu
(864)592-4223
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